The purpose of the University’s Parental Leave Policy (the “Policy”) is to provide assistance in the form of relief from teaching obligations to faculty members who are the primary caregiver to their newborn, newly adopted children or children placed in foster care with a Faculty member.

It is Clark University’s policy that an individual who is paid to provide services to the University must be hired as an employee unless the engagement satisfies the three-part Independent Contractor test defined in the Independent Contractor (IC) Policy. Download Independent Contractor Questionnaire Download Independent Contractor Services Contract

Effective January 1, 2016, regular full and part-time staff eligible for Family Medical Leave (FMLA), defined as having worked at Clark University for at least one year and/or a minimum of 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months, will be eligible to apply for up to eight weeks of paid parental leave.

Clark University strives to create a community and atmosphere of mutual respect and wellness, as free from hazards as possible. Issues affecting the health, safety, and well-being of Clark University community members are important to mitigate wherever possible. As of August 18, 2020, smoking of any kind, including any electronic nicotine-delivery system or smoking device,…